Until better options are developed to manage eczema and itch, doctors should remind patients of the side effects of their medication, and encourage them to use caution when out and about and to avoid situations like driving while using sedating antihistamines.

Old-generation sedating anti-histamines can also lead to drowsiness, and have been found to have adverse effects on attention span, working memory, vigilance and speed, as well as higher levels of fatigue, lower levels of motivation, and lower levels of activity compared to placebo(6).

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